swaggerer

Definition of swaggerernext
as in cock
someone who boasts despite his reputation for being a swellheaded swaggerer, he's actually quite insecure

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Noun
  • The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
  • The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Noun
  • Clayton is cool and kind and a big braggart.
    Wendy Paris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Still, Kimmel never came off as a braggart.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But in reality, closed or blocked vents disrupt the airflow balance and can cause pressure to build up in the duct system, making the blower work harder.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Dillion points out that one major repair, like replacing a blower motor, can be enough for a plan to pay for itself.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026
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“Swaggerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaggerer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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